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31Truss bridge — for a single track railway, converted to pedestrian use and pipeline support Ancestor Beam bridge[ …
32Truss rod — Truss Truss, n. [OE. trusse, F. trousse, OF. also tourse; perhaps fr. L. tryrsus stalk, stem. Cf. {Thyrsus}, {Torso}, {Trousers}, {Trousseau}.] 1. A bundle; a package; as, a truss of grass. Fabyan. [1913 Webster] Bearing a truss of trifles at his …
33Truss (disambiguation) — Truss may refer to:*Truss, a static structure consisting of straight slender members inter connected at joints into triangular units **Box truss, a structure composed of three or more chords connected by transverse and/or diagonal structural… …
34truss|ing — «TRUHS ihng», noun. 1. the timbers, girders, or other supports, forming a truss. 2. a brace or support consisting of a truss or trusses. 3. trusses collectively. 4. the act or process of strengthening or supporting with a truss or trusses …
35truss bridge — truss′ bridge n. civ a bridge in which the loads are supported by trusses • Etymology: 1830–40, amer …
36truss bridge — ☆ truss bridge n. a bridge supported chiefly by trusses …
37Truss rod — A truss rod is a guitar part used to stabilize and adjust the lengthwise forward curvature (also called relief ), of the neck. Usually it is a steel rod that runs inside the neck and has a bolt that can be used to adjust its tension. The first… …
38Truss arch bridge — A truss arch bridge combines the elements of the truss bridge and the arch bridge. The actual resolution of forces will depend upon the design. If no horizontal thrusting forces are generated this becomes an arch shaped truss, essentially a bent… …
39truss beam — noun : a beam reinforced by a truss rod or formed of straight or cambered pieces joined by trussing * * * truss beam noun 1. A wooden beam strengthened by a steel tie rod 2. A steel framework acting as a beam • • • Main Entry: ↑truss …
40truss hoop — noun 1. a. : the band of a truss encircling the mast b. : one of the truss bands that encircle a yard 2. : a hoop placed around the staves of a barrel (as by a trusser) to force them into shape and position * * * a hoop placed around the staves… …
